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Introduced
11/20/2025
11/20/2025
In Committee
12/09/2025
12/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to vacation rentals; creating s. 509.243, F.S.; requiring applicants or licensees seeking to obtain or renew a license to operate a vacation rental to install a pool safety feature if a pool is located on the vacation rental property; authorizing the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to suspend or revoke a license and fine the licensee if a vacation rental is not in compliance; authorizing the department to adopt rules; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires vacation rental property owners and licensees to install at least one pool safety feature on properties with swimming pools when applying for or renewing their operating license. The safety feature must meet the specifications outlined in section 515.27(1) of Florida Statutes, which likely refers to specific pool barrier or protection mechanisms designed to prevent accidental drownings. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation is authorized to suspend or revoke a vacation rental license and impose fines if the property does not comply with the pool safety requirement. The department is also empowered to create additional rules to implement these new regulations. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2026, giving property owners and rental businesses time to prepare for and implement the new pool safety requirements.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Original bill laid on Table, refer to combined CS/SB 658 (on 01/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/608 |
| Analysis - Regulated Industries (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/608/Analyses/2026s00608.pre.ri.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/608/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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